I am always searching for products that will increase the health of my very oily skin, as well as exfoliate so my treatments will be more effective. I do like many Philosophy products so I tried this. Some of the reviews I read were kind of hit or miss, but everyone's skin reacts differently to all sorts of products. It didn't burn or sting, but I really didn't like the way my skin felt sticky ...read moreafter use. I had to wash my face about a half hour after using it because I didn't like the way my skin felt. It didn't really exfoliate as effectively as I would have liked, and it is rather expensive for the results I got when using it. It just isn't a product that worked for me. Perhaps someone with normal skin would see better results than I, but it isn't something I plan to repurchase.— 5 years, 10 months ago

I have found many Philosphy products leave a sticky residue. Did some research and discovered it's the parafin wax they use in alot of the products. Parafin wax is not rated as a healthy ingredient. Shame on Philosphy. I won't be buying their products.
— 3 years, 4 months ago

I use these pads every other morning on my face and chest followed by WHINE serum and HIAJ. I found they dried me out some when using them every day. My face does feel a little sticky afterward, but I let it dry for a minute or two and than move on to my other products. Exfoliating is really important to keeping my adult acne at bay and I like that you can use this quickly and without the mess of Philosophy's two step peels and they make my skin feel so soft.
— 4 years, 1 month ago

I LOVE this! Smells great, feels good, & a pad is moist enuff for face, neck & decollete. It's worth waiting 15 min. for it to dry. I usually use in the AM & always put on sunscreen afterwards before going out. If in the PM i use it at least 30 min before my retinoid pads, since AHA cancels out retinol.
— 4 years, 8 months ago

I agree with other reviewers that it can feel sticky. I t does a great job of smoothing and exfoliating skin. One pad goes a loooong way. Enough for face neck chest, backs of hands, elbows and then some.
— 5 years, 5 months ago

I appreciate the way my skin feels smooth and soft, and that my brown spots were diminished.
I will say that for about 22-40 minutes after using, my face feels sticky and isn't a totally pleasant experience. But the results are worth it.
I would not use these before applying make-up...much better if allowed to completely dry for an hour or so before putting anything else on your face.
A bit expensive, but worth the price.
— 5 years, 10 months ago